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The level of brutality and honesty in Raging Bull is jarring, but it's also refreshing and amazing...once you allow yourself to become interested in a wholly unsympathetic character....
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Jake La Motta [Bobby DeNiro] is one of the most obnoxious jerks in cinematic history. The first time I watched the film I found it hard to sympathise with him, and I wondered if my money had been wasted. Of course, it hadn't. Not by a long shot....
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The King of Comedy was pretty badly trashed by critics and audiences alike upon its release back in 1983. This is one of the many instances where both groups missed the boat....
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This is a brilliant movie that too-few people seem to know very well today, but it's one I force upon folks constantly. Usually whenever I do so, they are blown away, and even want to watch it again immediately....
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The entire movie is full of laughs, and the resolution to these various conflicts is amusing and emotiinally true....
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...this one is most definitely worth the effort...that is if you crave a truly wonderful, romantic, weird, and very funny filmgoing experience. This movie is good for the Soul, man....
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In the end, Training Day is decent, but too routine. I've been for a ride-along in this cop car before....
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